Fearlessly Facing Fifty Blog
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Host of the Fearlessly Facing Fifty podcast. Embracing life in the middle. Opening the dialogue of top of mind topics at midlife.
Fearlessly Facing Fifty Blog
2w ago
Tell me something good. Answer this riddle: They’re easy to give, but challenging to receive. What am I? A compliment! I love looking for the good in everyone. Most people love to be noticed, but only some know how to accept a compliment and may be inclined to deflect the attention. Gratitude is the only ..read more
Fearlessly Facing Fifty Blog
1M ago
Savor it. It goes so fast. Does this sound familiar? As I move through the world as a ‘free bird’ - empty nester I find myself like a magnet drawn to “young” moms walking the sidewalk with strollers, or standing in the grocery line. There I am waving and blowing kisses to the babies and ..read more
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1M ago
Once the calendar flips to December and the holidays near, we seem to get caught up in the busyness of the season. Hanging the wreaths on the windows, taking in the twinkling lights, hopefully a fresh layer of white fluffy stuff on the ground and anticipating being surrounded that those you love and that love ..read more
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1M ago
Once upon a time You enter a room dressed in a rock star outfit. Hair looking gorgeous Lipstick in check Gorgeous kick ass shoes (aka) HEELS ? I will start by simply saying ‘back in the day’ I rocked heels. Maybe not exactly rocked them, but wore them for a few hours at a time ..read more
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1M ago
Are you looking for that special gift for the fearless and fabulous family and friends in your life? I’ve compiled my personal favorite collection of thoughtful ideas to stress ‘less’ and make shopping a little bit easier this season. These picks are from the heart with hopes to bring you joy - NO AFFILIATE LINKS ..read more
Fearlessly Facing Fifty Blog
2M ago
Navigating our Thanksgiving table conversations Let’s be honest - Do you want to be the ONE that causes the crazy awkward silence at the Thanksgiving table? Most likely the answer is NO. Let’s take a more gracious and joyful approach. “Thanksgiving just gets me all warm and tingly and all kinds of wonderful inside.” —Willard Scott ..read more
Fearlessly Facing Fifty Blog
2M ago
What I know is this: You are built not to become small or invisible, but to grow and blossom into more. To be more magnificent. To be more extraordinary. To use every moment to fill yourself up. And not just fill yourself up - but overflow so you can serve and lead others to their ..read more
Fearlessly Facing Fifty Blog
2M ago
What I’ve learned recently When life feels heavy - release the weight Life is precious, goes way too quickly and we need to laugh more and find joy everyday. How can we do that? Simple ✅ do a life audit ?Spend time with people you love and who love you back. Connect with them. Fly ..read more
Fearlessly Facing Fifty Blog
2M ago
The birds and the bees - we all remember that “talk”. Maybe you didn’t have the talk with your mom, maybe you got it at school, or from a big sister, or from reading "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret," secretly under the covers. Or maybe you tuned your clock radio to Dr. Ruth Westheimer ..read more
Fearlessly Facing Fifty Blog
2M ago
Reconnecting with college students home for the holidays Most college students experiencing higher levels of stress and anxiety over the holidays More college students are feeling stressed about returning home for the holidays than they were last year, a recent TimelyMD survey finds. A National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) study found that 64% of people with ..read more